Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Innovate; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Calgary seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for the oil & gas sector. This role involves designing innovative electrical systems for large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and contributing to critical infrastructure development. Join a dynamic team that offers exceptional career progression opportunities and work on high-impact projects that shape the future of electrical engineering.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design for heavy engineering projects.
• Proficiency in 2D CAD and 3D modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex electrical systems using 2D and 3D modeling tools.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including diagrams and layout drawings.
• Implement safety systems such as emergency shutdowns and fire detection.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

DIgSILENT

Job description

Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Oil & Gas Sector

Salary : $140,000 - $160,000 CAD + Excellent Benefits

Start Date : Immediate

• Candidates must have valid P.Eng. (Professional Engineering) License

Join a dynamic team with exceptional career progression opportunities!

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to innovative electrical system designs for large-scale EPC projects in the oil & gas sector. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that shape critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex electrical systems using 2D and 3D modeling tools.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including single-line diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings.
• Design and integrate switchgear, motor control centers, and power distribution systems.
• Develop control system architectures (PLCs, SCADA, DCS) and optimize HMI interfaces for monitoring and control.
• Implement safety systems such as emergency shutdowns (ESD) and fire / gas detection systems.
• Perform load flow studies, short circuit calculations, and motor starting analyses.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards like IEC, IEEE, and NEMA.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Must have valid P.Eng. (Professional Engineering) License
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design for heavy engineering projects.
• Proficiency in 2D CAD (e.g., AutoCAD) and 3D modeling tools.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment like transformers, switchgear, and motor control centers.
• Experience with power system analysis software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT).
• Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems design.
• Understanding of hazardous area classification and equipment selection.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful applicant will be a self-motivated problem-solver with excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team environment.

Why Join Us?

This role provides the opportunity to work on high-impact projects in the oil & gas sector while contributing to the development of critical infrastructure systems. Take your career to new heights by joining a forward-thinking team shaping the future of electrical engineering!

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Electrical Engineer • Calgary, AB, Canada